He still remembered when Lin Moyu first arrived. Every time he scolded her until she was utterly crestfallen, she would turn right around and come up to him with a beaming smile.
She would either find him something novel or tell him about something new, but his temper had been so foul back then that he often scolded her for talking too much or meddling.
Thinking back now, he had been a real bastard!
None of them spoke, but complicated emotions showed in their eyes.
When they ate roast lamb that evening, Jiang Shuyue was the only one having the time of her life.
After they finished the whole roast lamb, Prince Huai personally escorted her out of the residence. Then he returned to his bedroom, where Steward Chen and the attendants stood with their heads lowered, each preoccupied with their own thoughts.
"Old Chen, if you have something to attend to, go ahead. I have Lin here."
"Huh? Yes, then this servant will return tomorrow morning."
Steward Chen withdrew, giving Lin Moyu a reassuring look before leaving the room.
The instant the door closed, Lin Moyu dropped to her knees and pleaded in a trembling voice.
"Your Highness, it was all my fault, but I meant no harm. I only wanted to take care of you. Please don't send me away!"
Looking at her tearful face, Prince Huai saw that she truly was a delicately sculpted, lovely young girl.
How had he failed to notice before? He must have been blind!
"Moyu, first, you should..."
"No! I know I was wrong. Your Highness can punish me however you like. As long as you don't send me away, I'll do any work!"
Kneeling on the floor, Lin Moyu banged her head against the boards, thud after thud.
Prince Huai's heart